Source: Health Products and Food Branch (CA) Revision Year: 2019
PHARIXIA and PHARIXIA ALCOHOL FREE (benzydamine hydrochloride) are indicated for the relief of pain in acute sore throat and for the symptomatic relief of oro-pharyngeal mucositis caused by radiation therapy.
Not less than 15 mL of the liquid should be used for each gargle or rinse and repeated three or four times a day, depending on the severity of the treated condition.
The liquid should be kept in contact with the inflamed mucosa for at least 30 seconds and then expelled from the mouth. Administration should begin the day prior to commencement of radiation therapy and continue daily during the treatment period as well as after cessation of radiation applications until desired improvement is obtained.
In Acute Sore Throat: gargle with 15 mL every 1.5 to 3 hours. The solution should be expelled from the mouth after use.
For management of a suspected drug overdose; contact your regional Poison Control Centre.
There are no known cases of overdosage with Benzydamine Mouthwash. Since no specific antidote for benzydamine is available, cases of excessive ingestion of the liquid should receive supportive symptomatic treatment aimed at rapid elimination of the drug.
Store at room temperature (15°C to 30°C).
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